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- Page 1 UNIVERSAL Operation Manual for Molnar Hoists Two Post Hoist (4.5 Tonne) OPERATION M245-A Updated 8 December 2015...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................2 OVERVIEW ..............................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................4 LOADING VEHICLES ........................... 6 UNLOADING VEHICLES ..........................6 VEHICLE POSITIONING GUIDELINES ....................... 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................8 MAINTENANCE ............................9 BALANCE CABLE ADJUSTMENT ......................12 TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................13 TROUBLE SHOOTING .......................... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This Operation Manual has been written for the safe use and maintenance of Molnar M245 ‘Universal’ Two Post Hoists. Molnar Hoist M245-A-SSSSSS “Universal” Molnar Hoists vehicle hoists, parts and accessories; made in Australia and built to the highest safety standards. The Molnar M245 ‘Universal’ Two Post Hoist is intended for use in commercial workshops for wheels free lifting of a wide range of cars and automotive vehicles. -
Page 4: Overview
OVERVIEW Operators should familiarise themselves with the vehicle hoist shown here in Diagrams 1A & 1B. REAR NON-CONTROL CONTROL POST POST (RIGHT HAND (LEFT HAND SIDE) SIDE) CONTROLS POWER UNIT FRONT Diagram 1A – Top Down View of M245 Hoist BRACE NON-CONTROL POST (RIGHT HAND SIDE) -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS For your own safety and the safety of equipment, always take the following precautions Failure to comply with these precautions may result in loss of load, damage to unit and/or personal injury Ensure you carefully Load must be locked read and understand at all times, except the Operation and... - Page 6 Regular service and Do not try to adjust maintenance to be relief valve as it has carried out as been set at maximum described in the operating efficiency. Service Manual. Failure to do so may void warranty and cause risk of injury. This vehicle hoist is Do not force safety not designed to be...
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Page 7: Loading Vehicles
LOADING VEHICLES 1. Ensure the hoist is fully lowered, the lifting arms are positioned out of the way and the area is clear of obstructions and/or personnel before use. 2. Check the weight and weight distribution of the vehicle and review key areas; a. -
Page 8: Vehicle Positioning Guidelines
VEHICLE POSITIONING GUIDELINES These guidelines are for positioning the majority of Passenger and Commercial vehicles on a Molnar M245 ‘Universal’ Two Post vehicle hoist, each vehicle is different so the operator will be required to do their own risk assessment prior to lifting. -
Page 9: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Instructions on operation of vehicle hoist; refer to Diagram 3 for controls. TO RAISE 1. To raise the vehicle hoist, press and hold the Raise Button. 2. When the pick-up pads are just contacting the vehicle, check the pick-up pads for location and contact, the arms for clearance and the arm locks for full engagement (refer to Diagrams 4A &... -
Page 10: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Requirements of the Operator to keep the vehicle hoist in safe, good working order and maintain warranty. Owner Maintenance Schedule It is the Hoists Owner’s responsibility and Duty of care to maintain the hoist. This must be recorded and retained. Pre-Operational Monthly 6 Monthly... - Page 11 Owner Maintenance Information PRE-OPERATIONAL INSPECTIONS Pre-operational inspections should be conducted before the start of each shift. Pre-Operational Visual Inspection • ACCESS & CLEARANCE: Ensure there are no obstructions around the hoist (or vehicles when on the hoist) that could prevent operators working safely on and around the hoist and vehicle. •...
- Page 12 • BALANCE CABLES: The balance cables must be visually checked for signs of deterioration and if necessary, cleaned and re-lubricated. • HYDRAULIC SYSTEM LEAKS: After the operational check, the areas of the hydraulic circuit must be inspected for leaks. Evidence of fluid on the hoist can be a sign of a potential fault. •...
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Page 13: Balance Cable Adjustment
BALANCE CABLE ADJUSTMENT Note; this procedure must be followed exactly to ensure the correct amount of tension on the cables. If cables are too loose the vehicle could become unstable and if too tight damage to the cable could occur. 1. -
Page 14: Technician Maintenance Schedule
TECHNICIAN MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (detailed in the Service Manual) Requirements of the Service Technician to keep the vehicle hoist in safe, good working order and maintain warranty. Service and safety inspections on the hoist must be performed by a competent person. This must be recorded and maintained. -
Page 15: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING Shuddering/shaking Guide Blocks Dry Apply General Purpose Grease to Guide or sound of abrasion Tracks. from posts during raising or lowering. Vehicle Weight is too far Lower vehicle and reposition, refer to towards the front of the hoist. Positioning Vehicles section. - Page 16 For more information, please contact us or your local Molnar Representative 16-20 Coglin Street Brompton SA 5007 Australia T 08 7120 8700 F 08 8346 0097 E info@molnarhoists.com.au www.molnarhoists.com.au onwards & upwards...
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